The Trump administration’s plans to lay off thousands of federal workers and freeze federal grants during the government shutdown are getting pushback from some congressional Republicans.

The moves would harm projects and constituents in a number of GOP-held districts, and some Republicans worry that using the shutdown as a spending-slashing opportunity could backfire on Republicans as they aim to put the blame for the shutdown squarely on Democrats.

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) voiced opposition to Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought’s move Wednesday — the first day of the funding lapse — to pause federal funding for tunnel and subway infrastructure projects in New York City.

The move was seen as a jab against Democratic leaders Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, both of whom are from New York. Lawler said Wednesday on social media he was “actively engaged” with the White House and was pushing to reverse the decision.

“We should not be cutting this crucial counterterrorism and infrastructure funding,” Lawler said.

In addition to pausing the New York infrastructure funding, Vought on Wednesday

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